Tuesday, April 18, 2006
ABC News: Hawaii May Honor Humuhumunukunukuapuaa
A bill reinstating the critter known as humuhumu for short passed the Legislature on Monday and heads next to the office of Gov. Linda Lingle for a signature.
The little fish with the long name was deposed in 1990 by a clause in the law that gave it its crown, which made the measure expire after five years.
But few in the state were aware of the change and the fish, also known as the rectangular triggerfish, and it has continued to be touted as Hawaii's state fish. " ¶ 4/18/2006 08:45:00 AM
ABC News: Hawaii May Honor Humuhumunukunukuapuaa: "HONOLULU Apr 18, 2006 (AP)? The humuhumunukunukuapuaa officially lost its title as the state fish more than a decade ago but is set to reclaim the honor.
A bill reinstating the critter known as humuhumu for short passed the Legislature on Monday and heads next to the office of Gov. Linda Lingle for a signature.
The little fish with the long name was deposed in 1990 by a clause in the law that gave it its crown, which made the measure expire after five years.
But few in the state were aware of the change and the fish, also known as the rectangular triggerfish, and it has continued to be touted as Hawaii's state fish. " ¶ 4/18/2006 08:45:00 AM
